17th Annual Odessa Chamber Welcome Reception for TTUHSC 3rd Year Medical Students

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The Odessa Chamber of Commerce and with Medical Center Health System along with local and State political representatives welcome the new 3rd year Texas Tech Med Students. Danny Barrera has the story. 

Odessa, Texas/May 9,2026-The Odessa Chamber of Commerce and Medical Center Health System hosted a reception for Year 3 Texas Tech University Health Science Center medical students. 22 medical students were welcomed by representatives of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce, MCH, and Mayor Cal Hendrick. 

(Jeff Meyers, Chairman-Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

“We’re excited to welcome them, to show them a little West Texas hospitality and get them started on their career.” 

The Odessa Chamber is the only non-political organization to host the new Texas Tech medical students and welcome them to the Odessa community. It is hoped that these medical students will one day return and practice medicine in Odessa. 

(Jeff Meyers, Chairman-Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

“So, our goal is that they come here for school, they get their residency here and they set up shop and, uh, you know, start their practice here. And so we’ve got folks from the community who are out here, uh, in the medical industry, chamber members that are just welcoming, welcoming them with open arms.” 

State Senator Kevin Sparks and State Representative Brooks Landgraf delivered welcome remarks to the new third-year medical students at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Permian Basin, encouraging the future physicians as they continue their medical education and training in the Permian Basin. 

(Kevin Sparks, Texas State Senator/District 31) 

“It is a great place to build a practice. It’s a great place to raise a family.” 

(Brooks Landgraf, Texas House of Representatives/District 81) 

“As you know, you are part of. And I get to work a lot with every medical school in the state of Texas.  

Y’all are, without question, part of the best, the hardest working, and the most, I’ll say, a prestigious medical school.” 

Each 3rd years medical student received a backpack loaded with information on banking and other businesses, as well as assorted gift cards. 

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Bottle Signing Event Featuring the new Tequila LA MAFIA Blanco Rose

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This is DRB Media Communications Digital News…Pinkie’s Liquor Store in Odessa hosts a special bottle signing event with the super Tejano Group La MAFIA. Danny Barrera has the story. 

Odessa, Texas/May 4, 2026-The 5-time Grammy Award–winning Super Tejano group La Mafia hosted a bottle-signing event for their new Tequila La Mafia Blanco Rosa at Pinkie’s Liquor Store on Saturday, May 2nd. More than 150 fans lined up for the chance to purchase a bottle and have it personally signed by the band, creating an energetic and memorable experience for attendees. 

(Orlando Spencer, Marketing Director-Pinkie’s Liquor Stores) 

“The response was overwhelming. You know, we appreciate everyone that came out. Definitely overwhelming. We did not expect the turnout that we got, but very pleased and grateful for people coming out. What’s important to us is we wanted to get community involvement, and this really creates an opportunity for people throughout the community to come in and maybe create some excitement that we don’t normally get out in Odessa.” 

Tequila La Mafia Blanco Rosa was created through a multiyear collaboration with the Lomelí family in Jalisco, with La Mafia personally shaping the flavor through repeated tastings and adjustments. The concept is rooted in their music, their history, and their long relationship with tequila. 

(Oscar De La Rosa, Lead Vocalist-LA MAFIA) 

“It’s a silver tequila. Then they put it into barrels of wine from California. So, they put the, uh, the, the silver tequila into the wine, and they let it sit there for like fifteen days so they can get the color. This is the real deal. It comes from from, uh, Napa Valley. Uh, and that’s where we get the, the color of the rose.” 

La Mafia appears to be expanding its tequila line with plans for multiple varieties, which suggests they’re aiming to build a recognizable presence in the spirits market. Pinkie’s Liquor Stores is positioning itself as a key retail partner, with efforts underway to collaborate in larger markets with wider distribution, bigger promotional events. 

(Oscar De La Rosa, Lead Vocalist-LA MAFIA) 

“We have five different bottles coming up, five different tequilas. So right now we are on the first one, which is the, uh, the pink tequila. And then we’re going to come out with the, the, the rest of them, uh, as, as we, right now, we’re getting this one in every store. Uh, and then in the state of Texas right now, uh, we’ll be, we’re trying to get it into every state in the United States. So, it’s already in Mexico in certain parts of Mexico, too. So, our goal is to get it everywhere.” 

(Orlando Spencer, Marketing Director-Pinkie’s Liquor Stores) 

“We may try to partner up with them, maybe in some different cities, you know. Lubbock was brought to attention, maybe San Angelo. So, it just kind of spread it out, getting as much community involvement, not just in Odessa, but through other our other markets as well.” 

Those who attended the LA MAFIA bottle signing event but were unable to purchase the tequila due to availability, were given the opportunity to place a pre-order, which will include the band’s signatures. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

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WTFB Receives Truckload of Food In Celebration of U.S. 250th Birthday

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This is DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS. The West Texas Food Bank received a truckload of food in celebration of American’s 250th Birthday. Danny Barrera has the story. 

Odessa, Texas/April 29, 2026-The West Texas Food Bank received a truckload of food as part of a combined effort with the Trump Administration and the Church of Latter-Day Saints. The donation is in celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States and will help support individuals and families facing food insecurity across the region. 

(Hal Mead, President of the Odessa Texas Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints) 

“The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes in caring for the needy all across the world, and we really, we really want to find ways to be able to do this with local organizations that are very effective on how they do that. And so so that’s why we’re partnering with a group like West Texas Food Bank.” 

 This donation emphasizes the power of public and private partnerships in addressing hunger while also commemorating a historic milestone for the nation.  The West Texas Food Bank and its partners help provide West Texas families with access to nutritious food when they need it most. 

(Libby Stephens, Chief Executive Officer-West Texas Food Bank) 

“What we’re seeing is the neighbors in which we’re serving as our elderly population because they are on a fixed income, and then also single guardians or parents raising kiddos who have kids under the age of 18, you know, just the cost of living. And for them to go to work, for them to be able to pay their car insurance, you know, all those things have gone up. And so, because they do have jobs there, just they don’t qualify for government assistance. So, they are having to turn to the West Texas Food Bank and our partner agencies throughout the 19 counties. So, to receive a gift like this of just so much great food is amazing, but also to be selected again by the church and also the interfaith office with President Trump is a true honor.” 

  The event featured The Honorable Sara Kate Shock, Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett, President of the Odessa Texas Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints: Hal Mead 

Libby Stephens, CEO of the West Texas Food Bank. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

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Lamar Early Education Center Hosts Heroes on Wheels Event

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This is DRB Media Communications Digital News. Preschoolers and their families enjoyed an afternoon with ECISD Police and First Responders. Danny Barrera has the story. 

Odessa, Texas/April 27, 2026-On Friday, April 24th, Lamar Early Education Center hosted a special event for preschoolers and their parents called Heroes on Wheels. The event brought together local first responders and public service agencies, giving children a hands-on opportunity to explore emergency vehicles and meet the people who help keep their community safe. 

(Mary Jane Hutchins, Principal-Lamar Early Education Center/ECISD-Odessa, Texas) 

“The big thing has been the canine and the horses. They are loving that they’ve gotten their picture made with them, and they’re just having the best time ever.” 

The event aimed to build positive relationships between young students and local agencies while creating a fun, interactive learning experience for families. 

(Officer Linda Velez, ECISD Police-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

“You know, we’re trying to bring awareness to show, you know, that law enforcement can be very diverse. You know, have the horses, have the motorcycles, the bikes for our department.” 

Participating organizations included ECISD Police, Odessa Police, the Texas Department of Public Safety, TxDOT, and Odessa Fire Rescue. Each group showcased their vehicles and equipment, allowing students to learn about safety, teamwork, and the important roles these everyday heroes play. 

(Mary Jane Hutchins, Principal-Lamar Early Education Center/ECISD-Odessa, Texas) 

At Lamar, we love to have families come in for whatever reason. was just the perfect time to to combine that with some law enforcement emergency personnel and our families as well. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

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Traditionally Texas, LLC Hosts 2-Day Pop-Up Event

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This is DRB Media Communications Digital News. Traditionally Texas, LLC, an events and promotion company, held a special Pop-Up Vendor’s Market. Danny Barrera has the story. 

Odessa, Texas/April 26, 2026-Traditionally Texas, LLC—owned and operated by Martin and Cynthia Hernandez—kicked off the Spring and Summer season with a pop-up vendor market at La Margarita Fairgrounds. The event brought together a wide variety of vendors, each showcasing their products and services to attendees. 

(Martin Hernandez, Co-owner/Operator-Traditionally Texas, LLC) 

“We got beef jerky, we got hats, we got a food truck, we got a bunch of vendors, boutiques. We got little snacks here and there. We have Saint Stephen’s doing a raffle for their, um, for their church. And we also have a lemonade stand and toys for the kids.” 

Athletes from the Soccer Association joined parishioners of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church for a lively afternoon at the Pop-Up Vendor’s Market, where attendees mingled and enjoyed a variety of local offerings. Looking ahead to May, Traditionally Texas will host an exciting country concert at Dos Amigos, promising even more fun for the community. 

(Martin Hernandez, Co-owner/Operator-Traditionally Texas, LLC) 

“May ninth, we have a Texas night with line dancing and country music coming to DOS Amigos. It’s going to be a good good night for the family and everybody.” 

(“Swinging Neon Nights”-Music Provided by Envato Elements) 

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Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin Spring Cleanup 2026

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This is DRB Media Communications Digital News. A Community cleanup on Odessa’s Southside starting at M.L.K. Jr. Street was hosted by the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin at the Woodson Boys and Girls Club. Danny Barrera has the story. 

Odessa, Texas/April 25, 2026-The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin along with Keep Odessa Beautiful held their annual Spring community cleanup event. Odessa City Councilman District 1 Eddie Mitchell along with members of the Black Chamber, residents and students helped with the cleanup. 

(Darlene Mays, Volunteer-Woodson Boys & Girls Club/Member-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

“Not only in the south side Odessa, but the entire city limits, Odessa, it’s very important that we clean up our trash. 

We have citizens that come through. We want to make sure, first of all, that the people that live here have a clean property around them, at their homes and other homes, that there’s not trash just blowing everywhere, that you should put your trash in the trash can. And if all, you should bag your trash before putting it in there. That way they don’t blow with the high winds that we have this time of year. They don’t blow and stick to the mesquite that are. They’re very important that we beautify our home, first of all, and then the other lots that are around the city limits of Odessa, we want a clean city.” 

Residents in the heart of southside Odessa have renewed pride in keeping District 1 clean and free from trash.  Cleanup efforts began along M.L.K. Jr. Street near the Woodson Boys & Girls Club, with volunteers working in surrounding neighborhoods and the nearby cemetery in Odessa’s Southside.  

(Darlene Mays, Volunteer-Woodson Boys & Girls Club/Member-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

“It’s very important to have our students, our teenagers, even our young. It can be or it is a family event. That way you’re teaching them from the ground up. That trash belongs in the trash can. It also teaches them that wherever they go, they should make sure that the properties around them is clean as well. So, it’s teaching not just for now, but for generations to come.” 

Follow the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin on-line and on social media for upcoming community events and sponsorship opportunities. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

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